Quantum inference engine: an architecture for quantum artificial intelligence

The development of quantum artificial intelligence (QAI) may lead a new computing revolution. This paper studies a model of quantum inference engine (QIE), which is a novel architecture designed to enhance quantum artificial intelligence by leveraging quantum principles. It discusses a role of the quantum superposition and entanglement in the transition from classical to quantum computational models, which surpasses the classical inference engines. The details of QIE's structure is provided, from the quantum knowledge base to the inference mechanisms, demonstrating the capacity in the parallel processing and complex probabilistic reasoning. This research outlines the significant advancements in computational inference with the quantum technologies, especially in the era of the Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ). The QIE shows its improved efficiency, scalability, and accuracy in handling intricate data and probabilistic models. The quantum inference engine will be useful for the research and applications in quantum artificial intelligence.